What a joy‑filled milestone for Blended Not Shaken Ministries. On Saturday, Tony and I hosted our very first in‑person half‑day seminar for Christian single and step‑parents — and the room at Navigate Baptist felt alive with hope from the moment people walked in. Our lovely friend, Linda from Linda Triplett Music Instagram provided beautiful worship music on the keys to help set a peaceful, welcoming tone.
We welcomed 25 participants, 6 children, and an incredible team of 15 volunteers from our host venue who served with such warmth and generosity. Parents shared stories, asked brave questions, and leaned into encouragement as we explored what it means to build a Christ‑anchored family in the middle of real‑life blended and solo parent dynamics.
There were moments of laughter, moments of quiet reflection, and moments where you could almost feel the Holy Spirit knitting hearts together. Children enjoyed their own activities, volunteers created a safe and welcoming space, and families left feeling seen, strengthened, and reminded that they are not walking this journey alone.
For us, it was a beautiful beginning — the first of many gatherings where single and step‑families can breathe, connect, and be refreshed in God’s ‘grace for every step’.
Stay tuned for more events like this in the near future.
New Adult Devotionals Launched at Grace for Every Step
At the seminar, we were thrilled to officially launch three new devotionals crafted especially for single mums, single dads, and step‑parents. These resources have been prayed over, shaped with care, and designed to meet parents right where they are.
Seen, Heard, Known — A 30‑Day Devotional for Single Mums
A gentle, hope‑filled companion reminding single mums that God sees every unseen moment, hears every whispered prayer, and knows their heart intimately. Seen, Heard and Known – God’s comfort for Single Mums, a devotional – Blended Not Shaken
Courageous Dad, Faithful God — A 30‑Day Devotional for Single Dads
A strong, steady devotional calling single dads to courage, resilience, and trust in the God who faithfully fathers them as they father their children. Courageous Dad, Faithful God – Devotions of peace, hope and courage for Single Dads – Blended Not Shaken
Grace for Every Step — Devotions for Step‑Parents
23 themes comprise this devotional for stepparents desiring to do life God’s way through God’s word.
Grace for Every Step – Devotions for Stepparents – Blended Not Shaken
In the children’s sessions, Karina provided carefully curated activities that perfectly complimented what their parents were doing in the adults gathering. Our teacher and ESO provided both positive and helpful feedback to how our children’s sessions went and how they can be improved in the future. We thank Janine and Brooke immensely for their hard work and loving care with our youngest participants.
Below is a snapshot of what our participants thought of the day from our feedback survey taken at the end of the seminar.
Survey Results
- ⭐ 4.8/5 average seminar rating
- ✅ 100% would recommend the seminar to others
- ❤️ 87% gave the seminar a perfect 5/5 rating
Participants consistently highlighted the value of the sessions on stability, consistency and grace, prayerful parenting, nurturing parent-child relationships, and practical biblical strategies for family life.
Many attendees shared that they plan to:
- Be more intentional in praying with and for their children
- Create greater structure and routine at home
- Invest in stronger parent-child connections
- Build meaningful family memories and traditions
What Participants Said
“I am not alone.”
“Loved it. So valuable.”
“Wonderful that this ministry exists.”
“Thank you for your wisdom, teaching and practical applications.”
Looking Ahead
Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants requesting more opportunities for discussion, Q&A, and small-group interaction at future events.
We are grateful for the impact of this seminar and look forward to continuing to equip and encourage families through practical, Christ-centred support. Love, Tony and Karina